Kevin Ranker
Senator
· Democrat
· District 40
· most recent term 2017–18
2017–18 · Senate · D · LD 402015–16 · Senate · D · LD 402013–14 · Senate · D · LD 402011–12 · Senate · D · LD 402009–10 · Senate · D · LD 40
169
Bills as prime sponsor
29
of those became law
437
Bills co-sponsored
6,800
Recorded votes
5.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5755 2015–16 |
Property crimes, impacts ofCreates a new felony property offense sentencing grid with reduced standard ranges. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5770 2015–16 |
Patient-provider protectionProhibits a health care facility that employs a health care provider from limiting or prohibiting a health care provider's patient care. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5808 2015–16 |
Cancer researchThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5834 2015–16 |
Oil transportation safetyAddresses oil transportation safety. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5852 2015–16 |
Behavioral rehab servicesDSHS must, within appropriated funds, dedicate $69.6 million GF-S and $50.4 million GF-federal for the 2015-17 biennium solely for behavioral rehabilitation services. Rates for this biennium must be increased no less than... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5859 2015–16 |
School constructionThe state funding assistance percentage is changed from 20 to 30 percent. The omnibus appropriations act must identify the state construction cost allowance for school districts. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5874 2015–16 |
Retiring eligible coal plantRequiring the Study of the Retirement of Eligible Coal Plants. The Energy Division of the Department of Commerce, in consultation with the appropriate committees of the Senate and House of Representatives, must study the costs... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5878 2015–16 |
Nonresident vesselsThe availability of use permits for purposes of vessel sales and use taxation is extended to nonresident business entities, e.g. corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, etc. There is a limit of 20 permits... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6015 2015–16 |
Hunter ed/NRA spec lic plateThe National Rifle Association (NRA) special license plate, displaying the NRA logo, is created. In addition to all fees and taxes that are required to be paid for a vehicle registration, a fee of $40 is charged for an... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6063 2015–16 |
Revenue T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to revenue. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6064 2015–16 |
Revenue T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to revenue. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6065 2015–16 |
Health care T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to health care. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6068 2015–16 |
Higher education T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to higher education. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6069 2015–16 |
Education T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to education. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6070 2015–16 |
Environ. fiscal matters T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to environmental fiscal matters. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6083 2015–16 |
Marijuana plantsLegislative findings are made regarding the need to harmonize the medical marijuana system with the recreational system, including bright lines regarding the home production of marijuana for personal use. Individuals, 21 years... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6097 2015–16 |
Future teachers c. scholrshpThe Future Teachers program is modified to focus exclusively on increasing the number of early elementary teachers teaching in kindergarten through third grade in Washington. In return for the conditional scholarship or loan... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6102 2015–16 |
Capital gains excise taxBeginning January 1, 2016, an annual state net CGT is imposed on the sale or other voluntary exchange of capital assets, with some exceptions, by resident individuals during the year. The tax rate is 7 percent. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6103 2015–16 |
Basic education fundingBeginning in calendar year 2018, a school district's actual levy collections will be reduced by the same amount of any new K–12 salary enhancements received after August 31, 2016. However, the school district’s levy rate per... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6104 2015–16 |
Education financingLegislative intent to provide a plan to fully fund basic education as required by the state supreme court's 2014 order is provided. ESHB 2261 is recognized as being part one of a plan for meeting the state's constitutional... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6121 2015–16 |
Carbon pollution market progEstablishes the carbon pollution accountability act. Requires the department of ecology to implement a carbon pollution market program for emissions from covered entities by creating and distributing allowances that are... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6146 2015–16 |
Breast health informationRequires health care facilities to include in the summary of a mammography report, required by federal law to be provided to a patient, information that identifies the patient's individual breast density classification based... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6149 2015–16 |
Pregnancy accommodationsRequires employers to provide reasonable accommodation in employment for pregnancy or pregnancy-related or childbirth-related health conditions, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the employer's business. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6187 2015–16 |
Pollution insurance agencyAuthorizes the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) to make grants and revolving loans to owners and operators of petroleum underground storage tanks (UST) to investigate and remediate hazardous substance releases or to... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6188 2015–16 |
Distributed generationIntent and Findings. The Legislature finds that distributed generation is an important part of a state energy strategy to increase energy independence, promote economic development, and attain environmental benefits in the... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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